jugular venous distention (JVD)

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Introduction

Distention of the jugular vein. Normally the jugular veins are not visible when the patient is sitting up.

Etiology

Pathology

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References

  1. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 13th ed. Companion Handbook, Isselbacher et al (eds), McGraw-Hill Inc. NY, 1995, pg 326
  2. Mayo Internal Medicine Board Review, 1998-99, Prakash UBS (ed) Lippincott-Raven, Philadelphia, 1998, pg 37